Passaic County, NJ
$650,000
Passaic County, NJ
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, LA
$971,000
Austin, TX
$525,000
Kings County, NY
$299,000
Lee County, FL
$2,100,000
Mcduffie County, GA
$574,900
North Carolina
$150,000
Orlando, FL
$159,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Riverside County, CA
$200,000
Palmetto, FL
$9,122,000
Virginia Beach County, VA
$4,300,000
North Carolina
$825,000
$1,650,000
Algoma, WI
Humboldt, IA
$775,000
Horry County, SC
$295,000
BizEx Business Brokers
BizEx Businesss Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Selling businesses is difficult, as many business owners who try to sell their business on their own find out. They typically don’t know what the market value of their business is; how to prepare their business for sale for the highest price; how to find, qualify, and take buyers through a process that will generate competitive offers; respond to letters of intent, manage legal resources; get financing for the acquisition; complete due diligence; or address the many issues that emerge that can sink a deal. This process often takes nine to twelve months to complete. Hiring a business broker will simplify the process significantly, but who do you trust? The BizEx website can answer many of your executive-level questions. It includes our very popular free online business valuation calculator, the business sales process, how to choose a business broker, and other challenges. Once you’ve done your research, take advantage of our free business evaluation and consultation. We’ll dig deeper into those elements of your business that drives value, and help you make sense of everything you’ve learned. During this process, you should gain a fair idea of our professionalism and trustworthiness. We don’t charge an upfront fee. We’re success fee driven. BizEx was established in 2005 and is now one of the largest Business Brokerages in Los Angeles.
Barrow County, GA
$199,500
Phoenix, AZ
$850,000
Cincinnati, OH
$795,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$130,000
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Paramus, NJ
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Wilsonville, OR
$50,000
Danbury, CT
$800,000
$2,990,000
Dallas, TX
Jacksonville, FL
$799,900
Polk City, FL
$180,000
New York
$579,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Council, ID
$399,000
Anoka County, MN
$420,000
Oakland, CA
$135,000
Houston, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,617,927
Polk County, FL
$79,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,100,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$400,000
$950,000
Ontario
Orange, CA
$280,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,700,000
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
Connecticut
$2,200,000
Nassau County, NY
$105,000
New York, NY
$895,000
Long Beach, CA
$75,000
Schenectady County, NY
$60,000
William Russell
Capitol Business Consultants
Serving Fort Bend County, TX
Capitol Business Consultants is an accredited business brokerage company representing buyers and sellers of established businesses. Capitol has the experience, ability and network necessary to confidentially market businesses. William Russell was one of the first member of Texas Association of Busienss Brokers (TABB) and attended the first annual convention that was held in Houston in 1984.
Bozeman, MT
$750,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$274,400
$695,000
Sarasota County, FL
Maricopa County, AZ
$25,000
Columbus, OH
$225,000
Bucks County, PA
$119,500
Columbus, OH
$165,000
Milwaukee, WI
$160,000
Birmingham, AL
$155,000
Orange County, CA
$2,895,000
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
Popular Service Businesses
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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